The U.S. uses the federal tax code to promote the deployment of renewable energy across the country. And whether you think these tax incentives are a pointless concession to the solar industry or a prudent attempt to counteract the decades of incentives enjoyed by the fossil-fuel industry, they have become integral to the economics of solar projects in the U.S.

Solar photovoltaic systems produce energy without moving parts, loud noises or carbon emissions. They silently convert the sun’s energy into usable, renewable electricity to power businesses, educational facilities and homes. Unlike most methods of energy production that are disruptive and environmentally harmful, solar can often go unnoticed atop a roof or on an unused plot of land.